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Selectboard approves FY2027 General Fund budget with 4.86% increase
Summary
The Town of Manchester Selectboard voted 4-0 to approve the FY2027 General Fund budget as presented, noting a 4.86% overall increase that includes a 5% cost-of-living adjustment and a new police union contract.
The Town of Manchester Selectboard approved the FY2027 General Fund budget as presented at its Jan. 6 meeting. Board members noted the budget reflects a 4.86% increase overall and incorporates a 5% cost-of-living adjustment plus costs tied to a recently negotiated police union contract. Jonathan West moved to approve the budget; Greg Cutler seconded the motion, and the board voted 4-0 in favor.
The board agreed to hold a special Selectboard meeting on Jan. 23, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. to approve and sign the Town Meeting Warning. Town Manager Scott Murphy said there had been no changes to the budget since the Dec. 22 discussion and that the presentation formatting helped board review.
